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A nomadic people with impressive style of life
1 of the things that surprised me during the trip from Khartoum to the Nuba Mountains was when we found a nomadic tribe. This is a group of people who never have a fixed place to live, and are moving from one side to another depending on the needs. They are Pastoralists and always have cows. When they settle in an area they make some houses made of straw, as the rest of people who live on the street do. They are dependent on water, as soon as it becomes scarce they move somewhere else. I was struck by the weight they have to carry every time they move from one place to another, you see the animals loaded up top, it is breathtaking.
The kids also draw a lot of attention, because they know how to perfectly handle small animals. You see children who have no more than six years riding them alone gigantic cows. These people are very friendly and nice. Van for himself and not seek you out things at all times (this is very typical in Africa). What strikes you most is that they have no hygiene, do not care for it the least, and often, when you approached any of them had to make efforts to keep you sick to your stomach, because they have an odor that is strong. Sorry! I was wrong and I've got five photos that do not belong to the nomads.
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